The Senate on Thursday unanimously approved a resolution sponsored by Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) to suspend senators' pay during future government shutdowns, a new rule that could give lawmakers in the upper chamber a powerful incentive not to block funding bills ahead of key deadlines. The Senate adopted the resolution by voice vote. It will...
Senate adopts measure to suspend senators’ pay during future shutdowns
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Thu 16:20 - The Hill
Senate adopts measure to suspend senators’ pay during future shutdowns